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2023 Netball World Cup

The 2023 Netball World Cup will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. There will be 16 nations competing for the World Cup in Cape Town: South Africa, Australia, Barbados, England, Fiji, Jamaica, Malawi, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tonga,Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Wales, Zimbabwe. For more details see nwc2023.org.za   Embed from Getty Images
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International rugby union: 2022 Six Nations championship fixtures

The 2022 Six Nations rugby championship takes place from Saturday 5 February to Saturday 19 March 2022. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, France and Italy will be competing for the championship.  Teams and home stadiums - England: Twickenham Stadium, London- France: Stade de France, Paris- Ireland: Aviva Stadium, Dublin- Italy: Stadio Olimpico, Rome- Scotland: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh- Wales: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Round one fixtures Saturday 5 February 2022- Ireland vs. Wales (Aviva Stadium, Dublin; 2.15pm GMT) - Scotland vs. England (BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh; 4.45pm GMT)  Sunday 6 February 2022 - France vs. Italy (Stade de France, Paris; 3pm GMT) Round two fixtures Saturday 12 February 2022 - Wales vs. Scotland (Principality Stadium, Cardiff; 2.15pm G...
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2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship

The 2024-2025 PDC Paddy Power World Darts Championship, the biggest event in darts, will be held at Alexandra Palace in London, England. It will start on 15 December 2024 and conclude with the final on 3 January 2025. Organised by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), 96 of the world’s best darts players will compete for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy. Luke Humphries is the defending champion after beating Luke Littler 7-4 in the 2024 final at Ally Pally. Humphries will begin his defence on the opening night of the 2024-2025 tournament, with the schedule of play for the first and second rounds now finalised. The pre-Christmas period in the sport's showpiece event will see the first and second rounds played across nine days from 15-23 December. The first double session at this ye...
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Rugby union: Barbarians vs. Samoa – The Killik Cup

On Saturday 27 November 2021 (2.30pm GMT) at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. Tickets: available from Ticketmaster.co.uk. Prices from £38.50 to £88. Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies including Ticketmaster. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. All events and prices subject to change.
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Darts: 2021 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals

From 26-28 November 2021 at Butlin’s Minehead Arena in Somerset, England. The Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals sees a 64-player field competing across three days in Minehead - including action across two stages on the opening two days. Tickets can only be purchased as part of the Big Weekends packages at Butlin’s. See bigweekends.com  
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2021 Champions Tennis

The 2021 Champions Tennis tournament takes place from 25-28 November 2021 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Among the legendary names set to play include Goran Ivanišević, Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tomáš Berdych, Mikhail Youzhny, Marcos Baghdatis, David Ferrer and Tommy Haas. For tickets see Ticketmaster.co.uk and for hospitality packages SeeTickets.com Ticket information: prices and availability  Thursday 25 November 2021 at 12.45pm. Prices £25.50-£88.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Thursday 25 November 2021 at 6.45pm. Prices £22.50-£73.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Friday 26 November 2021 at 12.45pm. Prices £29.50-£98.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Friday 26 November 2021 at 6.45pm. Prices £23.50-£75.50: ticketmaster.co.uk Saturday 27 Nov...
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Snooker: 2021 UK Championship

From 23 November to 5 December at York Barbican Centre in York, England. The tournament features 128 of the world's top snooker players. Australia's Neil Robertson is the defending champion. Tickets: available from SeeTickets.com. Prices from £20.50 to £88.70. Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies including See Tickets. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. All events and prices subject to change.
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2022 Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts

The Cazoo Grand Slam of Darts will return to Wolverhampton in November 2022. The group and knockout stage event will take place at the Aldersley Leisure Village from 12-20 November as 32 of the world's top darts players  battle it out for the Eric Bristow Trophy, with Gerwyn Price looking to defend his title.  
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WRC FORUM8 ACI Rally Monza 2021

The final event of the 2021 World Rally Championship (WRC) season will be held from 19-21 November at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza and the Italian Alps. 
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Horse racing: Melbourne Cup 2022

One of the world’s most prestigious horse races, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is set to take place on Tuesday 1 November. The event will be held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, with a total of ten races taking place throughout the day across varying distances. This year, contestants can win prize money totalling AUD$8m. Although the races are the main attraction, the precinct will come alive with a wide range of entertainment, performances, delicious bites from Melbourne hottest eateries and, of course, bold fashion statements. See more at visitvictoria.com and vrc.com.au Image: Visit Victoria 
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Snooker Home Nations Series: 2023 English Open

Part of snooker’s Home Nations Series, the 2023 BetVictor English Open will take place from 2-8 October 2023 at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood, Essex, England.  There will be more than 80 players competing for the Steve Davis Trophy. Winners in recent years include Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and reigning champion Mark Selby. For ticket information go to See Tickets.   Image: PXHere
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Cycling: Six Day London 2021

From 26-31 October at Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Tickets: ticketmaster.co.uk Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies including Ticketmaster. We may earn a commission should you choose to book any tickets or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. All events and prices subject to change.
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